Guide Note

Geoff Davis is a Republican Congressman who represents Kentucky's 4th District in the House of Representatives. He was elected in 2004, and is currently a Deputy Whip in the House. Davis has made headlines with two particularly controversial comments during his time as Congressman.

Fast Facts

1. Born: October 26, 1958, in Montreal, Canada
2. Party: Republican
3. Currently represents Kentucky's 4th Congressional District
4. Assumed office: January 3, 2005
5. Previous job: Manufacturing consultant
6. Wife: Pat Davis
7. Former Army Ranger and Senior Parachutist
8. Served in U.S. Army as Assault Helicopter Flight Commander

In November, 2005 Davis claimed that anti-war Congressmen such as John Murtha were "cooperating with" and "emboldening" Al Qaeda by calling for a withdrawal from Iraq.

At a Republican fundraiser in April 12, 2008, Davis made a disparaging comment on presidential hopeful Barack Obama's foreign policy experience. He said, "That boy's finger does not need to be on the button." Davis' use of the word "boy" was interpreted by many as a racial epithet against the half-black, half-white Obama. Davis apologized soon after the remark was made public.